Psychiatric Case Manager

CFGC Career•Northridge, CA

1d•$19 - $21

About The Position

We empower children, youth and families to flourish in vibrant communities. Child and Family Guidance Center (CFGC), established in 1962, is a leading provider of community mental health and social services in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys Our mission is to empower children and families to achieve health and well-being through innovative mental health services. We serve thousands of children and families annually We are inspired by our staff of caring and committed professionals We are seeking passionate people to join our team If our mission resonates, keep reading. As part of our team, you will join us in providing a continuum of prevention, early intervention, and intensive treatment services to children and families. We offer services in our offices, at schools, and in homes. Together, we seek to create stronger, more resilient communities Your role will center around changing lives, extending our reach, deepening our impact, and building meaningful outcomes for those seeking help. The Position: We are seeking a full-time bilingual Psychiatric Case Manager for our Northpoint Non-Public School in Northridge. The Psychiatric Case Manager is primarily responsible for providing administrative support to the psychiatrists at the Child and Family Guidance Center.

Requirements

Bilingual in English and Spanish required
At least three years’ experience as a secretary, one year of which should have been in the mental health field
Knowledge of psychological/psychiatric terminology
Ability to type 60-65 wpm
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to complete projects and reports in a timely manner
Must be able to maintain confidentiality
Bachelor's Degree required

Responsibilities

Provides a family with a general overview of psychiatric services, prior to evaluations.
Administers rating scales.
Screens client phone calls to provide an appropriate level of urgency and access to psychiatric care.
Transcribes psychiatric evaluations and progress notes with accuracy.
Edits and processes all psychiatric evaluations and progress notes in a timely and accurate manner, including generating/printing notes and using appropriate billing codes.
Schedules and coordinates Telehealth, vitals, and check-in sessions with the nurse and/or MD for client follow-up appointments.
Provides Telehealth appointment information and walks through with clients, as needed.
Organizes and updates electronic folders in Psych. Share to facilitate access to client information while MD works remotely.
Handles prescription issues through an electronic portal and for Psychiatrists, especially in their absence.
Coordinates weekly Zoom meetings with MD to review scheduling needs, follow up with pending documentation.
Other responsibilities as assigned.

Benefits

CFGC promotes professional development and a healthy work-life balance
Educational Assistance Reimbursement
Great training/learning opportunities
Supportive, friendly work environment that prioritizes YOU
Work-life balance – flexible time off policies
Committees and workgroups that always strive to make CFGC’s workplace culture the best it can be.
Premier Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, identity theft protection, Tickets at Work discount services, and even pet insurance policies!
Employees in this role may be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
And much more!
Check out our full benefits summary https://www.childguidance.org/portfolio/benefits/